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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 329.88, 495.08 and 327.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 329.88, 495.08 and 327.32 is: 491.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    329.88 : 495.08 = 327.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    329.88/495.08 = 327.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    329.88x = 495.08 × 327.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    329.88x = 162,053.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,053.18/329.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 491.24

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